How to pronounce predecease
Say it like pree-duh-SEES. Predecease has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEES).
- pree
- duh
- SEES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predecease pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of predecease
American and British speakers say predecease in essentially the same way: /ˌpridəˈsis/ in the US and /ˌpriːdəˈsiːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-duh-SEES.
What does predecease mean?
- The death of one person or thing before another.
- To die sooner than.“Husbands usually predecease their wives.”
Where does predecease come from?
From pre- + decease.
Words that rhyme with predecease
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of predecease.
Questions about saying predecease
How do you pronounce predecease?
Say pree-duh-SEES. The American pronunciation is /ˌpridəˈsis/. In British English it is /ˌpriːdəˈsiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predecease?
Predecease has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEES). Broken into parts: pree · duh · SEES.
Do Americans and Brits say predecease the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpridəˈsis/ and the British form is /ˌpriːdəˈsiːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.